Articles tagged under: National Association of Wheat Growers
ND Grain Growers Association Will Not Rejoin NAWG
Published September 23, 2022
During a September board meeting, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association decided to not rejoin the National Association of Wheat Growers. In an e-mail sent Wednesday, the Grain Growers said they are willing to work with NAWG for the good…Tentative Labor Agreement Reached with Railroads
Published September 15, 2022
U.S. railroads reached a tentative agreement with labor unions on Thursday. The agreement gives rail employees a 24 percent wage hiike over a five-year period and pays $11,000 immediately once it's adopted. There will be no work stoppage during the…NAWG Wants Boost in Reference Prices in Next Farm Bill
Published July 18, 2022
Like other agricultural groups, the National Association of Wheat Growers wants to protect crop insurance in the next farm bill. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule says there are additional issues important to the U.S. wheat industry. "There is clearly a strong…White House Wants to Boost U.S. Wheat and Oilseed Production
Published May 3, 2022
As part of a $33 billion request for Ukrainian aid, the White House would like to see wheat and oilseed production increase in the United States to help address global food shortages. President Biden is asking Congress for $500 million…NAWG Hopes for a Positive Response to NDGGA Letter
Published March 26, 2022
National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule hopes to hear a response from the invitation sent to the North Dakota Grain Growers Association as soon as possible. "We'd love for NDGGA to rejoin NAWG." Goule says NAWG addressed all…NDGGA Invited Back to NAWG
Published March 24, 2022
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association received a letter from the National Association of Wheat Growers late Tuesday inviting them to rejoin the association. North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Tom Bernhardt says there’s no set timeline for when the…NAWG Will Iron Out Farm Bill Priorities Later This Spring
Published March 10, 2022
The farm bill priorities for the National Association of Wheat Growers are typically ironed out at the Commodity Classic. "Talking with colleagues in corn and soybeans, normally we come out of the Commodity Classic with our top ten priorities, but…NAWG Committee Considers Carbon Sequestration
Published March 9, 2022
Carbon sequestration got a lot of attention at the National Association of Wheat Growers' Climate Sustainability Committee meeting during the Commodity Classic. Committee Chairman Derek Jackson recognizes there are many differing views of carbon sequestration in the wheat industry. "We'd…NAWG Will Talk Farm Bill Priorities at Commodity Classic
Published January 28, 2022
The National Association of Wheat Growers will be setting their priority list at their annual meeting held during the Commodity Classic in March. CEO Chandler Goule says there’s always support for a strong crop insurance program. "Agriculture may have to…